University internship for the Agro-Environmental Systems and Fertilizer Elements sector
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Key facts
What you bring
University degree in agronomy or natural sciences Knowledge in the fields of agriculture, environment, climate and natural resources Interest in issues relating to sustainable agro-environmental systems Good command of two official languages
Your tasks
You are interested in sustainable, climate-friendly agriculture that uses resources efficiently and would like to contribute to the development of agricultural policy. You would like to discover the work of the FOAG and develop a broad network of various actors from administration and practice.
What they offer
Work for Switzerland: commitment to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population. Diversity on a daily basis: equal opportunities, deployment of skills and expression of different points of view. Health at work: support and advice on issues related to physical or mental health. All benefits: contribution to agriculture and food. The Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) is the Confederation’s centre of competence for the agricultural sector, implementing agricultural policy and preparing its future development. The FOAG includes the Agroscope agricultural research station, which conducts research for sustainable agriculture and a sustainable agri-food economy.
About the role
- What you can contribute to:
- Evaluate and support projects for the sustainable use of resources
- Review project drafts, project funding applications, modification proposals and reports
- Organise meetings
- Draft communication materials and collaborate with AGRIDEA and project leaders of the Climate Strategy for Agriculture and Food
- Further develop measures for the Climate Strategy for Agriculture and Food, organise an annual meeting and collaborate with the central team (FOAG, FOEN, FSVO)